Test of My Time at Portia on mobile: the escape goes through the small screen

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My Time at Portia came to mobile in early August. Porting a standard video game to a phone is always a big challenge for developers and publishers. MeilleurMobile was able to test the game for a few days and reveals its keys to you.

The need to own a fairly recent smartphone

Before talking about the port, it is also necessary to mention the minimum configuration required to play the game. Our version of the game is on Android. In order to play it without any problem, it is necessary to have 3 GB of RAM memory as well as the Pie version of the Google software. On iOS, the game is compatible with iPhone 8 at least. Having said that, our test was carried out from a Vivo X60 Pro.

From a technical point of view, the phone did not really suffer any malfunctions during the test. Be careful though, the game is very energy-intensive. One hour of session quickly drains 20% battery. My Time at Portia is however quite well balanced. No bug was found on the machine or the game. Whether during the trial period or even once the title was launched.

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Spend time on your phone at Portia

Mobile porting does not call into question the intrinsic qualities. The development team has made some changes to the ergonomics of its game. If your inventory bar is located at the bottom of the screen, everything else moves. Indeed, the lower parts of your interface are dedicated to touch controls. On the right, the player can move and manage his actions. On the left, the management of the camera is taken into account. Two elements well done even if the tactile quality of the phone plays a lot on these factors.

The port is also a real success in adapting the graphics. All the elements as well as the textures are very well transcribed. Even when you torment your camera on complex angles, it makes a great effort to adapt. Especially since the variety of gameplay in My Time at Portia is a real test. Dungeons, daily life or exploration, nothing seems to be flawed. Be careful however, some texture bugs are to be noted especially when it comes to climbing on platforms. Nothing disturbing since sometimes it can save you from incongruous situations.

It must be said that with the presence of Stardew Valley in this sector, Portia must have a demarcation. This therefore goes through the inspiration of its designs, largely influenced by the imagination of Studio Ghibli. The signature of this set is transcribed on mobile with the variety of characters and their interactions.

My Time at Portia is a time-consuming title

At the beginning of mobile games, Candy Crush and other Farmvilles were the best experience offered in the video game component. The porting of more traditional titles and the influence of Genshin Impact have both been there. For a very long time Pathea Games wondered how to offer its game. It is marketed at a price of 7.99 euros on the Play Store as well as the App Store. Within the game, no in-app purchases are integrated. You will have the full experience of the game, without annoying advertisements.

The great strength of this choice is the fact that you are not dependent on an internet connection. Launch the game in the train and you will enjoy the game without any interruption. It must be said that My Time at Portia takes you into a little routine. Orders to fulfill, resources to harvest, and relationships to develop are all part of the ordinary in mobile gaming.

Don't think, however, that like a simple Gatcha, Portia only thrives on daily quests. A whole narrative is developed around your character with their own interactions and missions to complete. A day is equivalent to 15 minutes of play, but it is possible to organize your time accordingly. Dungeons allow you to pour yourself out a little more in the game while collecting resources.

In addition, your calendar is also dotted with small events in which you will increase your sociability gauge. My Time at Portia certainly sets up a routine, but rest assured, no room for boredom is taken into account in the game.

Romance yes, but with poetry

As mentioned above, if the graphic inspirations are numerous and successful, the chara design of the characters is a little more lazy. The majority of the inhabitants sometimes look like clichés, even if their character makes up for this design error. A godsend, since social relations are an integral part of the gameplay. Whether it's your worst enemy or your half, everyone is important in Portia and offers a healthy plurality.

Interactions are part of the elements to be repeated on a daily basis through different elements. Give gifts, go on dates, or offer to fight. Each inhabitant has different needs that you will need to meet. The progression goes up to romance with the person of your choice. Everything in My Time at Portia exudes benevolence and offers a real escape from everyday life.

Some failures in this beautiful mechanism

Not everything is perfect in the port of the game. We mentioned above a real problem with some textures and their reactions to your character. Unfortunately, these are not the only malfunctions that will tickle your gaming experience. It should also be noted that there are a few lack of translations of dialogues. Sometimes also, the NPCs will not really know where to stand vis-à-vis your character. Problems sometimes leading to confusing situations. But the general set remains very good.

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What to remember from the mobile version of the game My Time at Portia?

In the world of mobile games, Portia is to be placed in the category of ports. In order to best respond to all the problems generated, the publisher Team17 has chosen a paid economic model. The game is sold at 7.99 euros on the Play Store and the App Store against 30 euros for the console version. A daring choice but which ensures you a certain comfort in the daily gameplay.

Your gaming experience won't be polluted by pop-up ads or connection issues. Once launched in your adventure, you benefit from a total immersion. Despite everything, mobile porting is not accessible to all products. You will need a smartphone well enough equipped to withstand the demands of the game.

Within My Time at Portia, the gameplay varieties leave no room for boredom. Between the exploration of dungeons, harvests or social interactions, the activities are numerous. The ambition of the game is good even if some defects on the graphics as well as the texts are to be noted. Nothing really disturbing, but they are present enough to be noted.

The mobile game available on the Google Play Store

The mobile game available on the App Store